ELK GROVE, CA (MPG) – Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, on Jan. 16 announced the grand opening of its new Elk Grove club located at 8457 Elk Grove Blvd.

New members can join now for just $1 down, then $15 per month or $1 down and $24.99 a month for a PF Black Card®, with no commitment through the end of the year.

To commemorate the newly opened club, Planet Fitness will be hosting a Grand Opening Celebration at the new location on Feb.11 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will feature local snacks, giveaways and will be open to the community.

The new club will be open and staffed 24/7 and have the following features and amenities: Best-in-class strength equipment including free weights, expansive strength machines and plate-loaded bench presses, hack squats, glute trainer, leg press and a seated calf machine; More than 50 state-of-the-art pieces of cardio equipment; Free fitness training included in all memberships; Functional training room; Dedicated mobility and stretching space; Black Card Spa® for PF Black Card® members; HydroMassage® Loungers, Massage Chairs, Recovery Loungers and Salon Grade Hybrid Tanning Beds as well as a Total Body Enhancement machine featuring Red Light Therapy; Free WiFi; Full locker rooms with day lockers, showers and personal changing stalls; and televisions with wireless connections to all cardio equipment.

“Planet Fitness is the gym for all fitness levels, and we are excited to welcome the community in to grow stronger together at this new location,” said Tim Kelleher, chief executive officer of Taymax Group, LP, a Planet Fitness franchise division.

“Planet Fitness offers a high value membership and believes that everyone can get strong no matter where they are on their fitness journey. We encourage the local community to come check out our new Elk Grove location and see what our unique, non-intimidating, and Judgement Free environment is all about," Kelleher added.

Every Planet Fitness membership includes free fitness training with a certified fitness trainer and access to strength and brand-name cardio equipment, and the free Planet Fitness App featuring hundreds of on-demand digital exercises.

The balanced mix of cardio and strength equipment ensures members of all fitness levels have everything they need to meet their fitness goals, all in a comfortable, non-intimidating environment. Many clubs are open 24 hours for added convenience.

The PF Black Card® membership includes additional amenities, such as the ability to bring a guest every day at no additional charge, access to the Black Card Spa® and access to 2,700+ Planet Fitness locations across all 50 states, among other benefits.

For more information or to join online, visit PlanetFitness.com.